Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Chionodoxa luciliae
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Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
Trifolium pratense
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Red Clover
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
लाल तिपतिया घास
In German
Chionodoxa
Rotklee
In French
Chionodoxa
Trèfle rouge
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Trébol rojo
In Greek
Chionodoxa
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Trevo vermelho
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Czerwona koniczyna
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Trifolium pratense
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Trifolium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Red Clover
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Red Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Red Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Red Clover season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Red Clover is Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Clover is Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Red Clover Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Red Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Red Clover are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Red Clover flower color: Pink
- Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Red Clover
Care of Chionodoxa and Red Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.